CVE-2019-9698

CVE-2019-9698 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Symantec Antivirus Engine with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Symantec AV Engine, prior to 13.0.9r17, may be susceptible to an arbitrary file deletion issue, which is a type of vulnerability that could allow an attacker to delete files on the resident system without elevated privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-9698?
Symantec AV Engine, prior to 13.0.9r17, may be susceptible to an arbitrary file deletion issue, which is a type of vulnerability that could allow an attacker to delete files on the resident system without elevated privileges.
How severe is CVE-2019-9698?
CVE-2019-9698 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-9698 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-9698?
CVE-2019-9698 affects Symantec Antivirus Engine. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-9698?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-9698 published?
CVE-2019-9698 was published on 2019-05-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)